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FindingThirty is a UK based lifestyle blog for women navigating their thirties, covering beauty, real life, relationships, money, mental health, and everything in between.
I write honest, long form posts rooted in real experience, not perfection, the kind of things you Google at 2am and don’t say out loud.
Expect depth, humour, and zero pressure to have your life figured out.

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New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

Here we are again. That weird pocket of time between Christmas and New Year where the days blur, the biscuits vanish, and everyone suddenly becomes a motivational speaker.

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Hi, I'm Charlie.
UK based blogger, beauty therapist and skincare specialist of 16 years, award winning brand owner, and reluctant adult.

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Your streamlined archive of every beauty product I’ve tried, complete with ingredient breakdowns, some honest reviews, and a simple rating system.

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Tubing Mascara vs. Normal Mascara: What’s the Difference (and Which One Won’t Betray You at 3pm)?

If you’ve ever wondered what the actual difference is between traditional mascara and tubing mascara (beyond one acting like a loyal friend and the other acting like your toxic ex), let’s break it down properly.

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KAKE Cosmetics “Don’t Fake It” Serum Mascara Review - The Mascara That Actually Earned My Trust

Hands up, I was definitely influenced on Instagram to buy this, and though I'd never looked into the brand, the ethos or even the full range of products, I opted for the full essentials kit, go hard or go home right?

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OLAY Super Cream Review

After using consistently for 2 weeks, I noticed that my skin stayed hydrated all day, from being outside in the freezing cold, to inside a hot office, my skin never felt dry, or like it needed a drink, which as a serial mister, is for sure a win for me.

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October Soundtrack - For When You’re Mostly Fine, But Not Really (Spotify Playlist #2)

October has been a strange kind of limbo month for me, part reflection, part rebuild. The nights are darker, the air feels heavier, and apparently, my playlist followed suit. It’s that beautiful balance between melancholy and motion, songs that make you ache a little, but keep you moving anyway.

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How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: The MLM Way

Here’s what they don’t put on the canva graphic with the motivational quote: MLMs aren’t built for your success. They’re built to make money from you, not for you. MLMs are not cute little side hustles. But let’s break it down properly.

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Review: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

I’ve worn glasses for 16 years, not by choice, but because genetics decided my eyes should be decorative rather than functional. Until now, my specs have been glorified face shackles. That is, until I met these seductive little tech goblins disguised as Ray Bans - fancy.

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LATEST IN THE REAL SHIT

New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

Here we are again. That weird pocket of time between Christmas and New Year where the days blur, the biscuits vanish, and everyone suddenly becomes a motivational speaker.

3 min read

The 30 Something Woman’s Guide to Surviving Christmas Without Losing Your Mind

There’s something uniquely unhinged about hitting December as a woman in her 30s. If you’ve found yourself teetering between “I love Christmas” and “I could absolutely curl up in a dark room until January,” congratulations, you’re exactly where every other 30 something woman is right now. This guide is for you.

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You’re Not Half a Person Just Because You’re in Love

There’s a fine line between being selfish and just having the audacity to exist as a whole human, your happiness does not depend on one person and one person alone, because lets face it, that's just not fair, on them, on the relationship, or you.

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CHARLIE'S EDIT

Charlie’s Edit is a curated collection of five favourites, and high scoring Vault products, updated regularly as my tastes (and obsessions) change.
Each completed edit becomes a giveaway, all five products gifted to one subscriber or follower as a small thank you for being here.
So make sure you're subscribed to our mailing list and following our socials to be in with a chance of winning some FindingThirty approved goodies.

KAKE Cosmetics - Don't Fake It Serum Mascara

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New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

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Tubing Mascara vs. Normal Mascara: What’s the Difference (and Which One Won’t Betray You at 3pm)?

KAKE Cosmetics “Don’t Fake It” Serum Mascara Review - The Mascara That Actually Earned My Trust

OLAY Super Cream Review

October Soundtrack - For When You’re Mostly Fine, But Not Really (Spotify Playlist #2)

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: The MLM Way

Review: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

The 30 Something Woman’s Guide to Surviving Christmas Without Losing Your Mind

You’re Not Half a Person Just Because You’re in Love

Start Here

Most Read

FEATURED

New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

Subscribe to our newsletter • Don’t miss out on Giveaways and Special Updates

Tubing Mascara vs. Normal Mascara: What’s the Difference (and Which One Won’t Betray You at 3pm)?

KAKE Cosmetics “Don’t Fake It” Serum Mascara Review - The Mascara That Actually Earned My Trust

OLAY Super Cream Review

October Soundtrack - For When You’re Mostly Fine, But Not Really (Spotify Playlist #2)

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: The MLM Way

Review: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

New Year Rebellion: Why I’m Not Fixing Myself in 2026

The 30 Something Woman’s Guide to Surviving Christmas Without Losing Your Mind

You’re Not Half a Person Just Because You’re in Love

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